MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares join Asia rally, led by dual-listed ANZ, Trade Me

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares join Asia rally, led by dual-listed ANZ, Trade Me
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth April 21 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares joined a rally across Asia as stock markets took their lead from Wall Street on a day when firms posted better-than-expected earnings. Dual-listed stocks Australia & New Zealand Banking Group and Trade Me led the local bourse higher.  The S&P/NZX 50 index edged up 9.16 points, or 0.1 percent, to 7197.21. Within the index, 17 stocks gain, 18 fell and 15 were unchanged. Turnover was $135 million.  The local market has been following international trends in recent months as heigh...